"Band Scanner GPS" is a tool to evaluate FM broadcast band
congestion and to log station identification parameters."Band Scanner GPS" is a Google Earth compatible tool for
visualization of collected FM Radio measurements. When
running any campaign with the "Band Scanner GPS", results
will be saved in a Log file. "Band Scanner GPS" can then
convert this file into KMZ format an view the results in Google
Earth. The Log file can be exported also as transitional format
for future analyze or to keep it in record. The "Band Scanner
GPS" can measure RF level, MPX deviation, Left & Right
Audio levels, RDS and Pilot injection levels. The system is
powered by the USB port of any Windows PC. Supplied free
of charge Windows software sweeps the receiver across the
FM band, logging every carrier and generating a spectrum display of carrier level vs. frequency. It then analyzes
each carrier and creates a station list. Stations with an RDS presence are further refined to show all the radio data
groups being transmitted. Its interface is like a portable radio: It may be tuned manually through the receiver screen
or by double-clicking a point on the spectrum plot or an entry on the station list. Spectrum plots may be saved as jpg
or bmp files. The RDS data error level is graphed in a separate window on the receiver screen. The program can be
monitored with headphones plugged into a standard 1/8" jack.